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Dan
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Don't know if it's still available in book form, but available on Kindle £7.20.henry wrote: ↑Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:31 pm Bob
Local author Michael Brierley has written and published a new book titled Bootleians A.F.C. a history1912-2014.
He is having a book launch and reunion meeting on Friday March 27th at 7-30pm at Bootle cricket club.
The event is free of charge.
The event is about bringing as many people together who have featured for any for any Bootle teams over the years.
If you would like to attend the event you can contact Michael Brierly on 07910-633724 or email him at oldbootleianshistory@gmail.com
Thought this post belonged here.
Oldest soccer player dies
Ron Downing, who died a day short of his 75th birthday, was believed to be in the middle of his third game of badminton when he collapsed last Thursday with a suspected heart attack.
By Liverpool Echo
00:00, 4 OCT 2004
FRIENDS paid tribute today to one of Britain's oldest football players, who collapsed and died during a game of badminton.
Ron Downing, who died a day short of his 75th birthday, was believed to be in the middle of his third game of badminton when he collapsed last Thursday with a suspected heart attack.
He had played football in the Liverpool Old Boys' League against Old Holts just two Saturdays ago.
Mr Downing was chairman of Old Bootleians FC and two months ago he was presented with an FA award for 50 years' service to the game.
Wayne Clapham, secretary of Old Bootleians said: " Ronnie was the oldest player actively involved with the Football Association still playing.
"He was absolutely dedicated and fit as a fiddle. He holds the record for scoring the most goals in amateur football, more than 1,500 in his career.
"He also did a lot of charity work. He was a real gentleman."
The former governor of Bootle grammar school lived in Blundellsands with Joan, his wife of 50 years, and was Lord of the Manor of Lydiate, a title he bought.
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An old school friend from WB called yesterday, Brian Porter, haven't spoken to Brian in nearly 60 years, we had a very nice catchup chat.
Brian was a very good footballer and still involved with REMYCA . He looks in on this thread and knows many of the players mentioned and enjoys the posts.
I believe he knows Bob and Albie.
Cheers/Ken
Brian was a very good footballer and still involved with REMYCA . He looks in on this thread and knows many of the players mentioned and enjoys the posts.
I believe he knows Bob and Albie.
Cheers/Ken
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Hi Bob,
Hope you on the mend.
I remember Roy Vernon stumping out a fag on the wall at Goodison before he came on the pitch after half time.
Not unknown for us to have a couple of pints before we kicked off, never smoked though
Ken
Hope you on the mend.
I remember Roy Vernon stumping out a fag on the wall at Goodison before he came on the pitch after half time.
Not unknown for us to have a couple of pints before we kicked off, never smoked though
Ken
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Dan
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Bootle Times December 11 1953
Brookhill Rovers. Blue shirts, white collar. Finished runners-up to St Alexander's in JOC Division III
Winners of the Division 3 Knock-out Trophy.
Club and JOC top scorer for the season, JR (Ray) Jones with 71 goals.
Brookhill Rovers. Blue shirts, white collar. Finished runners-up to St Alexander's in JOC Division III
Winners of the Division 3 Knock-out Trophy.
Club and JOC top scorer for the season, JR (Ray) Jones with 71 goals.
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The microfilm for the months up until Christmas aren't in the best of condition.
I've got every weekly report, but I'll only post those that I can make semi-legible.
Season 1972/73. October 5 1972
Also from October 5 1972. Formby & Crosby Sunday League teams.
Plus a report on Langton playing in the Liverpool County Combination.
I've got every weekly report, but I'll only post those that I can make semi-legible.
Season 1972/73. October 5 1972
Also from October 5 1972. Formby & Crosby Sunday League teams.
Plus a report on Langton playing in the Liverpool County Combination.
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Season 1953/54. Netherton AFC
Finished Champions of JOC Division 5 (U-18), and winners of the Selfridge Benevolent Shield.
Prominent in the season's goal scorer rankings;
Terry Halpin 56 goals
Brian Bibby 56 goals
Roy Halliwell 41 goals
Frank Davidson 30 goals
Mentioned in reports; George Whelan, Jackie Newell, Ray Blundell, John Evered, Ralph Hunter, Jimmy McDonald.
Finished Champions of JOC Division 5 (U-18), and winners of the Selfridge Benevolent Shield.
Prominent in the season's goal scorer rankings;
Terry Halpin 56 goals
Brian Bibby 56 goals
Roy Halliwell 41 goals
Frank Davidson 30 goals
Mentioned in reports; George Whelan, Jackie Newell, Ray Blundell, John Evered, Ralph Hunter, Jimmy McDonald.
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Season 1953/53 November 13 1953
Irving's United FC. JOC Division 3- finished 12th at season end.
Shirts; Black with amber sleeves and collar.
Secretary; J Perry, Rose Vale, Everton.
Players mentioned in reports; Danny McCulloch, Walter Clear, Jimmy O'Connor, Frank Shaw, Joe Graney, Tommy Parry,
George Thomas, Joe Connerty, Billy Lunt, Jimmy Thompson, George Darwin(GK), Jim Hickey, Harry Banks, Billy Jones,
Tommy Cheetham, Charlie Sass, Peter Murray, Jimmy King, A Watson.
Irving's United FC. JOC Division 3- finished 12th at season end.
Shirts; Black with amber sleeves and collar.
Secretary; J Perry, Rose Vale, Everton.
Players mentioned in reports; Danny McCulloch, Walter Clear, Jimmy O'Connor, Frank Shaw, Joe Graney, Tommy Parry,
George Thomas, Joe Connerty, Billy Lunt, Jimmy Thompson, George Darwin(GK), Jim Hickey, Harry Banks, Billy Jones,
Tommy Cheetham, Charlie Sass, Peter Murray, Jimmy King, A Watson.
